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Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here's what to do if you get one
If you're a smartphone user, chances are you've received a text message claiming you need to pay for unpaid tolls and E-ZPass charges.
Getting texts about unpaid tolls? It's probably a scam. Here's how to keep your info safe.
The new system also brought more toll scam messages to the state. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission released a fact sheet in August warning Ohioans of the text message scams. It also suspended all late fees, collections and vehicle registration holds for unpaid tolls to give drivers a grace period to adjust to the new toll system.
What's a smishing text? See examples as scam text messages target people over unpaid tolls
The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.
The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
Scam texts suggesting you have unpaid tolls are an aggressive new phishing scheme targeting millions of Americans—but there's an easy way to avoid getting duped.
Did you get an unpaid toll bill text? Officials warn of new scam
Have you received a text message stating that you have unpaid tolls in Texas? The Harris County Toll Road Authority says to do this before engaging with it.
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
Toll scam racing through the state of North Carolina
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has released a warning for North Carolina residents about a scam that demands send money for unpaid tolls.
Michigan police warn about growing number of unpaid toll scam texts
While Michigan doesn't have toll roads, the scam still targeted residents, especially those who recently traveled through neighboring states, Indiana, Ohio or Illinois.
Receiving texts about unpaid tolls in Colorado? It's a scam. Here's what to know
Pueblo law enforcement and Colorado transportation officials are sounding the alarm about scam texts claiming the recipient has unpaid toll bills.
Unpaid toll scam texts frustrating Northeast Wisconsinites
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Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is ...
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Port Authority sues six drivers who owe $108K for unpaid tolls
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has filed lawsuits against six toll scofflaws who owe a total of $108,000 in ...
Oklahoma bill targets unpaid tolls from owners of vehicles with tribal tags
A bill making its way through the Oklahoma Senate would allow the OTA to collect unpaid turnpike tolls owed by those with ...